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Treatment Algorithm for First Time Pulmonary Embolism
 • Provoked
 • Unprovoked
 • Active Malignancy

By Carlin Rooke,
Treatment Algorithm ... Embolism • Provoked ... #PE #Pulmonary # ... #Algorithm #management ... #hematology #VTE
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... vein thrombosis; PE ... = pulmonary embolism ... Anticoagulation #Management ... #Hematology #Oncology
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... Embolism • Hypoxia ... Tachyarrhythmia: • VT ... /VFibAFib
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
Embolism The sensitivity ... findings in acute PE ... supporting evidence of PE ... Arrhythmia* (e.g., A-Fib ... ST-T Changes • STE
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
for VTE in Malignancy ... incidental DVT or PE ... single subsegmental PE ... Anticoagulation #Management ... #Hematology #Oncology
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
embolism Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis • TTE ... 6 months after PE ... and recurrent VTE ... Thromboendarterectomy #diagnosis #management
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm STEMI ... Limb ischemia Pulmonary ... Embolism: - Hx ... pleuritic CP, Dyspnea, PE
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... for pulmonary embolism ... test to rule out PE ... PulmonaryEmbolism #VTE ... #PE
Longterm Venous Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm
Treat for 3 months and reassess
 • Isolated distal DVT (without cancer)
Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm ... proximal DVT or PE ... therapy - Second VTE ... Thromboembolism #Treatment #Algorithm ... #management #hematology